Winemaker Notes
Deep ruby red in color, this wine offers intense and complex aromas of spices, mint, and chocolate. On the palate, it is savory, full-bodied and round with supple, velvety tannins and a long finish.
Excellent with meat dishes, cold cuts, and ripe cheese.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Graphite, iron, wild rosemary, sage and plum aromas pick up a boysenberry flavor as this finishes with spice elements. Though smooth, this is well-structured and long on the finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. Best from 2018 through 2027.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Rocca di Frassinello's 2015 Maremma Toscana Ornello is a well-priced blend of 40% Sangioveto (another name for Sangiovese), 20% Syrah, 20% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine sees a straightforward fermentation in stainless steel and later ages in French barriques for a brief six months. It flows with dark and profound aromas followed by a soft, cushiony texture. The palate reveals sweet flavors of black fruit, spice and smoked meat.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.